United Kingdom ½ Penny, 1796

Gloucestershire - Newent / J. Morse

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country United Kingdom United Kingdom
Currency Conder tokens (1787 – 1797)
Coin type Token
Denomination ½ Penny
Year 1796
Composition Copper
Shape Round
Weight (g) 11.74
Diameter (mm) 29
Thickness (mm) 2
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Penny from United Kingdom. Issued in 1796. Struck in Copper. Measures 29 mm and weighs 11.74 g.

Obverse
Crab Apple tree with shield at its base, legend above.
Reverse
Legend around inwards spiral, date at centre.
Edge
Engrailed with legend

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1796  — DH#65 - PAYABLE AT NEWENT 83%
1796  — DH#65a - plain edge on thin flan 17%

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